JIMMY CARTER EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Chemistry Course Syllabus
2014 - 2015
Instructor:
School Telephone:
Conference Period:
E-Mail:
Mr. Sharan Bijlani, Room: E-111
(956) 584-4842
6th Period (1:50p.m. - 2:40p.m.)
s.bijlani@ljisd.com
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This one-year course is designed for those students who exhibit interest in science,
especially chemistry. Topics included are: mathematics of chemistry, safety, laboratory
procedures, elements-compounds-mixtures, atomic theory and structure, and organization of the
periodic table, mole concept, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical equations,
stoichiometry, kinetic theory, gases-liquids-solids-solutions, acids-bases-salts, thermochemistry,
nuclear chemistry, chemistry of the environment, and career opportunities. Additional topics
may include: history of chemistry, biochemistry, qualitative chemistry, and research
projects. This course fulfills graduation requirements and qualities for college entrance
requirements for laboratory science.
☢UNIT 1: PROPERTIES OF MATTER + PERIODIC TABLE
1st Six Weeks (08/25 – 10/03)
WEEK 1-2: States of Matter
WEEK 3-4: Atomic Theory
WEEK 5-6: Periodic Table
UNIT EXAM
☢UNIT 2: CHEMICAL NOMENCLATURE + STRUCTURE +
SOLUBILITY
2nd Six Weeks (10/06 - 11/14
WEEK 1-2: Bonding/ Benchmarking
WEEK 3-4:
1. Nomenclature Review
2. Lewis Dot Structures for Ionic & Covalent Bonds
3. VSEPR & Molecular Geometry
WEEK 5-6:
1. Water’s Role in Chemical & Biological Systems
2. Saturated, Unsaturated, and Supersaturated Solutions,
Solubility Curves, Electrolytes
3. Solubility & Solubility Rules (aqueous, liquid, gas, etc.)
4. Factors affecting Solubility / Unit Review
5. UNIT EXAM
☢UNIT 3: CONSERVATION OF MASS +
STOICHIOMETRY
3rd Six Weeks (11/17 – 01/16)
☢UNIT 4: GASES
4th Six Weeks (01/19 - 02/27)
WEEK 1-2: Gases
WEEK 3-4:
Gases/Thermochemistry/BENCHMARKING
WEEK 5-6: Energy
UNIT EXAM
☢UNIT 5: THERMOCHEMISTRY CHEMICAL
REACTIONS
5th Six Weeks (03/02 - 04/17)
WEEK 1-2: Solutions
Spring Break March 16- 20
WEEK 3: Solutions
WEEK 4-5:
STAAR TESTING Eng I Eng II
WEEK 6: Solutions
UNIT EXAM
Make-Up Work / Revisiting Science Fair
☢UNIT 6: MODERN CHEMISTRY
6th Six Weeks (04/20 – 06/01)
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WEEK 1: Chemical Reactions
Thanksgiving Break November 24-28
WEEK 2: Chemical Reactions
STAAR TEST(12/1-5/2014)
WEEK3-4:
Christmas Break December 22- January2
WEEK 5-6
UNIT EXAM
WEEK 1-2: Nuclear Chemistry
WEEK 3-6:
1. End of Year Projects
2. Make-Up Work
3. 2 Day Student CPR Certification
4. Final Exam
TEXTBOOK:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Modern Chemistry by Mickey Sarquis &, Jerry Sarquis
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/RULES:
1.) Be respectful and abide by all school rules and regulations set forth by the La Joya
ISD Student Code of Conduct (no foul language, respecting your peers, teacher, etc.).
2.) Arrive on time, be prepared, and come with all your school supplies. No food or
drinks inside the classroom.
3.) La Joya ISD prohibits students from utilizing paging devices, cell phones, and/or
iPods/mp3s while on school property. All devices will be confiscated for this policy
violation.
REQUIRED SCHOOL MATERIALS:
1.) Pencil, black or blue pen
2.) Required homework assignments
DISCIPLINE/CONSEQUENCES:
1.) Warning/Conference with Student
2.) Writing Academic Standards
3.) Phone Call to Parents
4.) Student/Teacher conference with Director (and Parents if needed and necessary)
GRADING POLICY:
The assignments for this course can be divided into the following major categories:
 Interactive Journals:
Students are expected to bring their journals every day. Journals will be checked
randomly throughout the six weeks. If a student is absent for whatever reason they
are expected to ask their peers/teacher what needs to be added to their journal for the
day that they missed.
 Labs:
Labs are a mandatory part of this class. Lab reports are required on some labs.
 Major Projects:
Research projects may be assigned throughout the year. Each project will include a
handout of details, expectations, and grading.
 Homework:
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You will have various assignments for extended practice.
 Tests/ Quizzes:
You will have a weekly quiz and exams when done with topic(s).The students will be
responsible for taking the initiative of studying for their weekly and six weeks
assignments on their own.
 Semester Exam:
The semester exams will be comprehensive to what was taught for the 1st-3rd six
weeks for the first semester and 4th – 6th six weeks for the second semester.
Grading Weight
Homework
Participation
Quiz
Summative (Tests)
Projects
10%
20%
20%
30%
20%
90%- 100% - “A”
80%- 89% - “B”
70%- 79% - “C”
Total Score Percentages
100%
69% & below will result in a Failing Mark
ATTENDANCE/LATE-WORK POLICY:
1.) Daily attendance is required. At Jimmy Carter Early College High School, students
are expected to attend at least 95% of the total number of days the school is in
session. Frequent or extended absences will not be tolerated.
2.) All assignments will be turned in on time at the beginning of class in your class
periods designated homework folder. All assignments will be graded towards your six
weeks grade. Late work will not be tolerated!
3.) Excused Absences will allow a student to make up work. One excused absence
equals 1 day to make up work. It is YOUR responsibility to ask for any missing
assignments or class notes.
4.) Tardiness IS NOT tolerated.
ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION:
ALL assignments must be legibly written in writing paper. If I can’t read it, it’s
incorrect. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are expected on all assignments.
ALL written assignments must have the following heading on the upper left-hand side:
Full Name:
Jonathan Mejia
Full Date:
August 27, 2014
Class/Period: Chemistry I, 1st Period
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Plagiarism and/or cheating will not be tolerated in any written assignment, homework,
oral presentation, or exam. Anyone who violates this policy will automatically receive a
ZERO for the assignment and will forfeit the right to re-do the assignment for credit. A
conference with the student and parent will be scheduled with the teacher and the
principal. This is a very serious offense and will not be taken lightly.
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JIMMY CARTER EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Chemistry Course Syllabus
2014 - 2015
Instructor:
School Telephone:
Conference Period:
E-Mail:
Mr. Bijlani, Room: E-111
(956) 584-4842
6th Period (1:50p.m. - 2:40p.m.)
s.bijlani@ljisd.com
The attached information communicates the academic expectations for your child’s Chemistry
course. Please read the course syllabus and sign in the appropriate place.
Please return this form because your child will be receiving his/her first homework grade
for the return of this assignment.
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